A case of profound myopathy due to electrolyte disturbances secondary to salmonella enteritis is reported. The relationship between hypomagnesaemia, hypocalcaemia and parathyroid hormone secretion is also demonstrated.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
1.
Van HornGDroriJBSchwartzFD. Hypokalemic myopathy and elevation of serum enzymes. Arch Neurol1970; 22: 335–341.
2.
GrossEGDexterJDRothRG. Hypokalemic myopathy with myoglobinuria associated with licorice ingestion. N Engl J Med1966; 274: 602–606.
3.
RowlandHAK. Typhoid fever and other Salmonella infections. Br J Hosp Med1974; January: 53–62.
4.
SmithRSternG. Myopathy, osteomalacia and hyperparathyroidism. Brain1967; 90: 593–602.
5.
RudeRKOldhamSBSharpCFJrSingerFR. Parathyroid hormone secretion in magnesium deficiency. J Clin Endocrinol Metab1978; 47: 800–806. Symposium on Cancer Endocrinology.
